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Dreifuerst Family History

Dreifuerst Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Reifert, Reifer, Dreyfus, Kreifels, Reinert, Reisert, Deibert

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Where is the Dreifuerst family from?

You can see how Dreifuerst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreifuerst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dreifuerst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Dreifuerst families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Dreifuerst's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Dreifuerst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dreifuerst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dreifuerst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner and Knitter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dreifuerst. 34% of Dreifuerst men worked as an Owner and 100% of Dreifuerst women worked as a Knitter.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Owner
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Helper
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Knitter
    100%

What Dreifuerst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Dreifuerst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreifuerst census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 8 immigration records available for the last name Dreifuerst. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 37 military records available for the last name Dreifuerst. For the veterans among your Dreifuerst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreifuerst lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dreifuerst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dreifuerst in 1963 was 79, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dreifuerst ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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